Abstract—We present and evaluate new ROS packages for
coordinated multi-robot exploration, namely communication,
global map construction, and exploration. The packages allow
completely distributed control and do not rely on (but allow)
central controllers. Their integration including application layer
protocols allows out of the box installation and execution. The
communication package enables reliable ad hoc communication
allowing to exchange local maps between robots which are
merged to a global map. Exploration uses the global map
to spatially spread robots and decrease exploration time. The
intention of the implementation is to offer basic functionality for
coordinated multi-robot systems and to enable other research
groups to experimentally work on multi-robot systems. The
packages are tested in real-world experiments using Turtlebot
and Pioneer robots. Further, we analyze their performance using
simulations and verify their correct working.
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Abstract—We present and evaluate new ROS packages for
coordinated multi-robot exploration, namely communication,
global map construction, and exploration. The packages allow
completely distributed control and do not rely on (but allow)
central controllers. Their integration including application layer
protocols allows out of the box installation and execution. The
communication package enables reliable ad hoc communication
allowing to exchange local maps between robots which are
merged to a global map. Exploration uses the global map
to spatially spread robots and decrease exploration time. The
intention of the implementation is to offer basic functionality for
coordinated multi-robot systems and to enable other research
groups to experimentally work on multi-robot systems. The
packages are tested in real-world experiments using Turtlebot
and Pioneer robots. Further, we analyze their performance using
simulations and verify their correct working.
Strategies for Domestic Energy Conservation in Carinthia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Publications on self-organizing networked systems
11 years ago
Strategies for Domestic Energy Conservation in Carinthia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Households account for a significant fraction of
overall energy consumption. Energy usage can be reduced by
improving the efficiency of devices and optimizing their use as
well as by encouraging people to change their behaviour towards
a more sustainable lifestyle. In this study, we investigate patterns
of domestic energy use in Carinthia (Austria) and Friuli-Venezia
Giulia (Italy). In particular, we report the results of an online
survey about electrical devices and their use in households. We
outline typical scenarios in the two regions and discuss possible
strategies to reduce the consumption of energy in these regions.
Publications on self-organizing networked systems
Abstract—We present and evaluate new ROS packages for
coordinated multi-robot exploration, namely communication,
global map construction, and exploration. The packages allow
completely distributed control and do not rely on (but allow)
central controllers. Their integration including application layer
protocols allows out of the box installation and execution. The
communication package enables reliable ad hoc communication
allowing to exchange local maps between robots which are
merged to a global map. Exploration uses the global map
to spatially spread robots and decrease exploration time. The
intention of the implementation is to offer basic functionality for
coordinated multi-robot systems and to enable other research
groups to experimentally work on multi-robot systems. The
packages are tested in real-world experiments using Turtlebot
and Pioneer robots. Further, we analyze their performance using
simulations and verify their correct working.
